Browsing by Department "African Cinema Unit"

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    A study of social case work procedure in Johannesburg, with special reference to the standardization of this procedure
    (1947) Arnold_Louise; Professor Edward Eatson
    The growing interest in the qualitative aspects of social work together with modern intereat in methods of social research have resulted in numerous studies in specialized fields l t>f social work. Investigations of those aspects of social research work that are common to all branches of social work are comparatively few in number, although a study of general social work procedure forms the basis of the practical training of every student in social work. Perhaps the most striking conclusion to be drawn from a review of soc hil work li tara. ture as a 'whole is that the authors attempt to set up certain generally acceptable standards in their fields of work and that they do not as a rule succeed in doing so. The failure to set up standards is perhaps partly due to the fact that interest in social research is not always accompanied by a knowledge of scientific procedure; and perhaps the concept 'standard' itself has caused a certain amount of confusion. The term 'standard' may be used to indicate an objective or end 1 or 1 t may be used to indicate a measurement of quality or quantity in which e ,g. the end can be expressed. Family allowances provided at the rate of 5 shillings per child per week may represent a high standard of family allowances to one person, and a low standard to another, dependin~ on individual conceptions of what family allowances should be. But to both these persons the shilling is the standard measurement in which family allowances are expressed. Standards, in the sense of objectives, are dependent on our opinion of what the state of affairs should be.
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    The African Cinema Unit yearbook. Volume 1
    (University of Cape Town, 2014) University of Cape Town. African Cinema Unit
    The African Cinema Unit Yearbook is a publication comprised of peer-reviewed scholarly articles devoted to the study of South African and African screen studies, and reports on activities organised by the African Cinema Unit.
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    Aspiring to Citizenship: African Immigrant Youth and Civic Engagement in Cape Town, South Africa
    (2022) Kuah, Alison Sing Yee; Fuh, Divine
    Based on ethnographic fieldwork carried out in the city of Cape Town over four months, this dissertation addresses the question how do African immigrant youth experience life and live as ‘citizens 'in Cape Town? African immigrant youth straddle multiple positions, localities and identities: insider, outsider, victim, perpetrator, dependent, independent, child, adult. This dissertation examines the various ways in which African immigrant youth in Cape Town activate citizenship and belonging through civic participation or engagement, often in the absence of formal citizenship. Contrary to claims of immigrant youth as inherently problematic, youth are actively deciding to be the change they want to see in the world surrounding them, looking backwards and forwards to determine their decision to participate in civic engagement in the present. This thesis posits that young people's notions of themselves and their aspirations (both individual and collective) impact not only their future life-goals and dreams, but can manifest and drive their current actions to embed themselves in their communities and contribute towards the betterment or improvement of these communities. Drawing from youth studies that highlight the individual agency of youth within the larger constraints in which they find themselves in, the dissertation looks at the everyday, informal and localised acts of civic participation, as well as the ways that African immigrant youth leverage institutions (higher education, community organisations) as bridges and platforms for social change. The research demonstrates that civic participation through community engagement allows African immigrant youth to dream and access citizenship and social adulthood, and become a part of society where they are recognised as contributing members.
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    Soomaali Mi'yaa? an ethnographic exploration of Somali identity formation in Cape Town
    (2024) Omar, Billan; Nyamnjoh, Francis B
    Somalinimo is the blood, breath, and bone of this research. Meaning “the essence of being Somali,” this word walks through borders, creating transnational communities. Somalis are viewed as one people, and Somalis believe themselves to be one people. This thesis explores the meaning and transformation behind this essentialism and how Somalis in South Africa employ this one ness to form interconnecting Diasporas with ease. This ethnography pieces together the stories of a few Somalis I had the privilege of working with during my time volunteering with the Somali Association of South Africa (SASA). With the office located in Bellville, truly at the heart of Somali society in Cape Town, I attempted to understand and document the ways Somalis construct and hold together their multiple identities, while also unpacking my own. Belonging, conviviality, movement, and performance are significant themes throughout this research. As oral history is a historically significant part of Somali culture and society, it is especially important to preserve the Somali voice, and those voices outside of Somali lands. In a world that is actively decolonising and recolonising every day, perception and power are everything. How do Somalis express themselves culturally in a generally “non-Somali” like place? Can South Africa be considered a “home” at all? Thus, my principal research questions are as follows: 1) How do Somalis in Cape Town define their Somalinimo? 2) What cultural tools do Somalis utilise and essentialise in efforts to mobilise? While Somali Studies is a small, but growing field, the pool of research surrounding Somalis in South Africa hovers steadily around a series of themes: the shopkeeper, the victim, the foreigner. Somalis in Cape Town are nimble-footed and nimble-minded, forever marked by their journeys, and their Somalinimo travels with them.
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    The effects and influences of South African taxation on the valuation of company shares, business interests and other assets
    (1992) Shev, Godfrey Leslie
    This document has been prepared in two parts. The first part deals with some basic aspects of valuations and the major aspects of taxation which should be borne in mind by a valuer. The second part, which commences on page 102, is a compendium of brief comment on tax matters and tax cases which may be of interest to a valuer. The document is based on research carried out in relation to: The Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962, as amended, inclusive of the 1989 Amending Act; The Sales Tax Act No. 103 of 1978, as amended; and The Estate Duty Act No. 45 of 1955, as amended. Due to subsequent amendments to the legislation certain aspects of taxation dealt with in this document may no longer apply, but there has been comment and expectations in many instances that some of the changes are likely to be reintroduced. I have accordingly included my findings from the research carried out as this could be helpful in the event of a reintroduction of the affected legislation. Since preparing this document, The Sales Tax Act is no longer of force or effect and has been replaced with The Value Added Tax Act of 1991. There are many aspects of this new legislation which also require the consideration and attention of a valuer. I have not dealt with these aspects in detail in this document.